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George Lopez

2011
Explores the life of Latino comedian and actor George Lopez, including his childhood and family, his path to success as a comedian, and his charitable work.

Nadia Comaneci

1977
A brief biography emphasizing the training and gymnastic achievements of the fourteen-year-old Romanian who earned a perfect score seven times in the 1976 Olympic Games.

Wayne Gretzky

portrait of a hockey player
1983
A biography of the "Great Wayne Gretzky" of the Edmonton Oilers, who at the age of twenty-one is already hailed as the greatest hockey player ever.

Diana, Princess of Wales

a biography
1983
Presents the story of Lady Diana Spencer's childhood, her engagement to the Prince of Wales, the wedding, and the birth of Prince William.

From slave ship to freedom road

1998
Presents the author's meditations on twenty paintings by artist Rod Brown, designed to encourage reflection on the hardships faced by African-American slaves until their emancipation.

Carl Lewis

1999
A biography of Carl Lewis who many think is the greatest track-and-field athlete of all time.

Princess Diana

1991
Depicts the childhood, marriage, motherhood, and career of the Princess of Wales.

Michael J. Fox

Parkinson's disease research advocate
2009
Presents an introduction to actor Michael J. Fox, focusing on how he uses his celebrity to raise awareness and money to fund research to find a cure for Parkinson's disease, a movement disorder Fox was diagnosed with at the age of thirty.

Lucky man

a memoir
2002
A memoir in which actor Michael J. Fox shares the story of his life, discussing his childhood in Canada, his career in show business, his marriage and family, and his struggle with Parkinson's disease.

Michael J. Fox

1986
Follows the life and career of the diminutive Canadian actor who has achieved phenomenal success in both television and film work.

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